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Westword Music Showcase 2011

The Westword Music Showcase celebrates seventeen years, a lifetime for some of 2011's performers

Cavem Moetavation talks about Saturday's Brown Suga Festival at the Crossroad's Theater

​Cavem Moetavation is one of the hardest hustlers in the hip-hop scene. Not only is he more than proficient on the microphone, he has perfected the balance between art and activism. It's his mission to teach folks how to eat and engage the community, and this year's Brown Suga Festival will be ... More >>

Meet D'Girl, a fresh female rapper navigating the male-dominated waters of Colorado hip-hop

​D'Girl (aka Dosha Harris) has emerged as a compelling new force to be reckoned with in the mostly male-dominated local scene. But it goes way beyond the fact that she's a lady MC. The twenty-year-old, who's been rhyming since age thirteen, carries herself with the poise of a veteran and has a ... More >>

When it comes to hip-hop, it's a man's world

​D'Girl (aka Dosha Harris) has emerged as a compelling new force to be reckoned with in the mostly male-dominated local scene. But it goes way beyond the fact that she's a lady MC. The twenty-year-old, who's been rhyming since age thirteen, carries herself with the poise of a veteran and has a ... More >>

Hey, DJ! Q&A with DJ Big Styles

Dave Gaslin Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up to ... More >>

Vintage N.E.R.D. Profile

Dave Gaslin Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up to ... More >>

Hip-Hop History

Dave Gaslin Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up to ... More >>

Friday Rap-Up: Beatsource.com, Eminem, 50 Cent, Common

Dave Gaslin Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up to ... More >>

The Beatdown

A brokenhearted savior revs up Monsters Inc. at Herman’s for old time’s sake.

N.E.R.D. Alert

In Chad Hugo's world, art and commerce co-exist.

Common

Like Water for Chocolate
(MCA)

Anthony B / Bob Marley

Seven Seals
(VP Records)

Chant Down Babylon
(Tuff Gong/Island)

That's Uncredible!

How artists in a dishonest business are trying to keep your trust.